1. winds that blow from the north
Usage: meteorology; plural form

Examples

• The northerlies brought cold air down from Canada.
• Sailors adjusted their course to take advantage of the strong northerlies.
• The weather forecast predicted northerlies of 15-20 mph.
• These northerlies will drop temperatures significantly overnight.
• The northerlies made sailing conditions challenging for the regatta.
• Meteorologists tracked the northerlies moving across the Great Lakes.